Luz Roman
Portage,MI
Summary
I am a dedicated professional with over 20 years of experience in Human and Animal Science, Pharmaceutical studies, and management. I am driven with excellent decision-making and project management abilities. I am a detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Bilingual and fluent in both English and Spanish. I feel comfortable handling complex issues, meeting strict deadlines and adjusting to rapidly changing conditions. One of the strength is helping others above and beyond regardless of the situation. I enjoy motivating employees to align performance with company objectives in fast-paced production environments. Superior competency in resource allocation, production scheduling and workflow management.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Assurance (FSQA)
Food Safety, Miller Poultry Farms
01.2023 - Current
- BRCGS-HACCP-GMP
- Lead a team of 26 QA personnel to assure best product outcome
- Lead the Food Safety and HACCP team
- Establish monitors and maintain a quality assurance and quality control system
- Manage regulatory and customer visits and/ or audits
- Assist in monitoring the results of raw material, in-process product, & finished product testing for compliance with specifications
- Familiar with integrated pest management
- Oversee entire QC and food safety department.
- Evaluated accuracy of existing quality assurance measurement techniques, implementing improvements to increase efficacy and reduce errors.
- Facilitated open communication channels between departments for sharing best practices related to quality assurance methodologies, driving organizational success as a whole.
- Developed comprehensive reports on quality metrics, enabling management to make informed decisions on production strategies.
- Drafted reports on quality verification activity outcomes, presenting findings to decision-makers and recommending response efforts.
- Conducted regular audits to identify areas of improvement, leading to increased customer satisfaction levels.
Live Production Director (QA Manager)
Konos-VandeBunte Eggs
03.2019 - 11.2022
- Evaluated projects for required production resources
- Monitored egg productivity and flow to enforce production standards and maintained knowledge of events affecting established schedules
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals
- Reviewed maintenance and repair problems to determine appropriate action for resolution
- Analyzed production data and prepared reports for senior management
- Prepared and maintained production reports and personnel records
- Performed necropsy evaluations
- Collected blood samples for all aspects of compliance and the welfare of the hens
- Worked one-on-one with Cargill nutritionist to assure the birds receive the correct nutrition according to their standards and other factors
- Created and oversaw production schedules and adjusted as needed to meet deadlines.
Production Manager
HACCP, Herbrucks Poultry Ranch
11.2022 - 01.2023
- Supervised and coordinated all activities with my employees
- Performance review and time sheet approval in ADP
- Performed Full avian necropsies
- Blood collection
- Proficient in all aspects of FLAWS and housing conditions (Feed | Light |Air and ventilation | Water intake | Sanitation)
- Monitor all aspects of the layer cycle according to their age
- Feed intake and nutrition changes by monitoring eggshell quality
- Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production supervisors to communicate objectives and goals
- Sourced materials to keep up with production goals and meet customer demands
- Standardized production procedures, job roles, and quality assurance guidelines
- Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow, and output
- Delivered direct feedback to senior management regarding project visibility and status
- Managed personnel by implementing company policies, procedures, work rules, and disciplinary actions
- Evaluated employee performance and provided feedback and training as needed
- Enforced health and safety protocols to promote a safe working environment
- Utilized data analysis tools to identify and resolve production issues
- Created and oversaw production schedules and adjusted as needed to meet deadlines.
- Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
- Oversaw quality control efforts, maintaining strict adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements while achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products according to customer requirements.
- Planned operations to meet established schedules, factoring in order demands and business forecasts.
Research Animal Science and Drug Development
Zoetis
04.2011 - 03.2019
- Assisted scientist with protocol studies and vaccine development projects
- Worked on vaccine testing projects for the avian industry
- Blood collection post vaccination testing
- Protocol development and revision leader
- Worked with various species for animal health and human health
- Vaccine testing
- Pathology Lab assistant
- Worked performing histology and molecular samples
- BSL3 trainer
- (Biosecurity Safety Level 3)
- Poultry vaccine studies worked on (Newcastle, Mareks, Bursal, ILT, Coccidiosis, SE, Mycoplasma)
- Conducted in-depth screenings to evaluate the health of individual species
- Administered and monitored sedation and conducted euthanasia aligned with study protocols and direction of site veterinarian or delegate
- Assisted IACUC team with areas of need
- Reviewed, revised and updated compliance policies and procedures to confirm continual compliance with applicable laws
- Performed Necropsy evaluation to hep scientist verify vaccine or drug testing efficacy
- Process and trained personnel on Biosecurity Measures.
Swine Cardiovascular Research
Borgess Medical Center
04.2004 - 04.2011
- Worked under direction of cardiologist with heart stent testing
- Pre and Post Care on patients
- Compliance coordinator for the department of Research
- Protocol review
- Performed aseptic techniques
- Blood collection and laboratory work
- Histology and Molecular work
- In swine model research
- Cardiac Stent Testing
- Heart dissection for post testing
- Necropsies
- Anesthesia Induction
- Pre and Post Care
Research Associate
MPI Research
08.2001 - 04.2004
- Necropsy & Pathology Services
- Performed full tissue necropsy on various species
- Assisted I Histology department to process specimens such: Paraffin wax, Embedded, cut, and stained tissue samples for histologic examination
- Surgical services
- Swine surgical services-stent research
- Performed aseptic techniques
- Operating room
- Assisted on surgical services
- Performed pre and post recovery care
- Assisted on X-Ray images
- Administered medications and IM, IV injections
- Assisted with anesthesia induction
- Blood collection
- Necropsy evaluations- Histology testing
Education
Licensed Nutritionist -
International Sports Science Association
Carpinteria, CA01.2021
Licensed Fitness Coach -
International Sports Science Association
Carpinteria, CA01.2021
Surgical Technologist -
Kalamazoo Community Collage
01.2007
General Studies -
Universidad Catolica de Ponce
01.1989
Skills
- Strong leadership abilities
- Staff Management
- Production Optimization
- Staff Scheduling
- Root Cause Analysis
- Quality assurance training
- Production Oversight
- Performance Evaluation
- Workflow Optimization
- Training skills
- Data-driven
- Quality assurance standards
Certification
- Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
- HACCP Certification
- BRCGS- Global Food Safety Standard
- AALAS Certified- American Association for Laboratory Animal Science
- Licensed Nutritionist
- Licensed Fitness Coach
- Licensed Personal Trainer
- Certified BLS | CPR | AED
- Certified Cardiovascular 12 lead EKG
- Certified on all Cardiovascular Drugs and Recovery Drugs
Prncareer
Western Michigan University- School of Medicine, Pathology Service- Morgue, 01/01/13
Personal Trainer
I am a certified Personal Trainer and Fitness Coach. Helping clients achieve healthy goals is my biggest achievement. I coach clients on healthy eating in combination with exercise can lead to abetter lifestyle.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Quality Assurance (FSQA)
Food Safety, Miller Poultry Farms
01.2023 - Current
Production Manager
HACCP, Herbrucks Poultry Ranch
11.2022 - 01.2023
Live Production Director (QA Manager)
Konos-VandeBunte Eggs
03.2019 - 11.2022
Research Animal Science and Drug Development
Zoetis
04.2011 - 03.2019
Swine Cardiovascular Research
Borgess Medical Center
04.2004 - 04.2011
Research Associate
MPI Research
08.2001 - 04.2004
Licensed Fitness Coach -
International Sports Science Association
Surgical Technologist -
Kalamazoo Community Collage
General Studies -
Universidad Catolica de Ponce
- Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
- HACCP Certification
- BRCGS- Global Food Safety Standard
- AALAS Certified- American Association for Laboratory Animal Science
- Licensed Nutritionist
- Licensed Fitness Coach
- Licensed Personal Trainer
- Certified BLS | CPR | AED
- Certified Cardiovascular 12 lead EKG
- Certified on all Cardiovascular Drugs and Recovery Drugs
Licensed Nutritionist -
International Sports Science Association
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